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Youngstown State University - Didactic Program in Dietetics Student Handbook Updated January 2019

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Didactic Program in Dietetics

Student Handbook

2019-2020


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DPD Student Handbook

TABLE OF CONTENTS Page Welcome to the Program 3 General University Policies & Information 4 DPD Program Accreditation 5 Mission & Goals 5 Admission & Academic Requirements 6 Estimated Program Costs 7 DPD Program Policies 8 DPD Curriculum/Program of Study 10 Course Pre-requisite coursework 11 Program Faculty 12 Verification Statements 14 Dietetics Credentialing Scope of Practice

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Appendices

• Your Path to the RDN Credential 16 • Your Path to the NDTR Credential 17 • Advisement for Registration and Program Progression 18 • Overrides 19 • Registration for Coursework 20 • FERPA - Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act of 1974 20 • ACEND Standard 5: Curriculum and Learning Activities for the DPD 21 • Dietetic Internships 23 • Student Memberships 24 • Dietetics Code of Ethics 25


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YSU-DIDACTIC PROGRAM IN DIETETICS Department of Human Ecology Bitonte College of Health & Human Services Youngstown State University

Dear DPD Student:

The DPD program at YSU, housed in the Department of Human Ecology, in the Bitonte College of Health and Human Services, was established in 1975 and is currently accredited by the Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics (ACEND), the branch of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics (AND) that oversees educational programs preparing students for careers in Dietetics and Nutrition.

The DPD program curriculum, which you will follow, is based on ACEND 2017 Eligibility Requirements and Accreditation Standards (ERAS) defined Foundation Knowledge, Skills, and Competency Requirements for Entry-Level Dietetics professionals. The YSU-DPD curriculum does not include a supervised practice component, so if you would like to complete supervised practice, you have two major options for achieving this:

1. When you complete all DPD program requirements, you will be issued a DPD Verification Statement which certifies that you have met the academic requirements needed to apply to an ACEND-accredited Supervised Practice Program - Dietetic Internship or Individualized Supervised Practice Program. The supervised practice element of dietetics education will make you eligible to take the Registration Examination for dietitians administered by the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR).

2. As a DPD graduate, you are eligible to take the Dietetic Tech Registration exam and be credentialed as a NDTR. 3. At the end of your sophomore year in the DPD program, you may apply for admission into the MPH-SP program

at Youngstown State University which available as a collaboration between the Department of Human Ecology and the Masters in Public Health offered through NEOMED. Supervised practice is part of that graduate curriculum which also makes you eligible to take the Registration Examination for dietitians.

This handbook is meant as a resource to help you navigate through the DPD program. It addresses program requirements, as well as providing some basic information about the program faculty, guidelines for progressing through the program, and University Services which may prove useful.

Thank you for choosing the DPD Program at YSU, and welcome.

Zara C. Rowlands, PhD, RDN Professor, Dietetics Programs Director, Didactic Program in Dietetics Email: [email protected] Phone: 330-941-2021 Office: Cushwa Hall 3313

mailto:[email protected]


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GENERAL INFORMATION

MANDATORY STATEMENT OF NON-DISCRIMINATION: Youngstown State University does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, disability, age, religion or veteran/military status in its programs or activities. Please visit www.ysu.edu/ada-accessibility for contact information for persons designated to handle questions about this policy.” STATEMENT FOR STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIES: In accordance with University procedures, if you have a documented disability and require accommodations to obtain equal access in this course; please contact me privately to discuss your specific needs. You must be registered with the Center for Student Progress Disability Services, located in Kilcawley Center Room 2085, and provide a letter of accommodation to coordinate reasonable accommodations. You can reach CSP Disability Services at 330-941-1372. ACADEMIC INTEGRITY: As outlined in The Student Code of Conduct, all forms of academic dishonesty are prohibited at Youngstown State. This includes plagiarism, the unauthorized use of tools or notes in taking tests or completing assignments, fabrication of data or information used for an assignment, working with others without permission from the instructor, and more. A student who is believed to have violated the academic integrity policy will meet with the instructor to discuss the allegations. The student may accept responsibility for the violation and any sanctions selected by the instructor, or they have the right to ask for a hearing before a hearing panel. The full Academic Integrity policy can be found in Article V of The Student Code of Conduct, while further information on University procedures for alleged academic integrity violations can be found in Article V. HONORS CONTRACTS: Honors contracts may be negotiated with faculty members assigned as the instructor for individual courses in the major. The FNUT 1551 – Normal Nutrition course is previously approved for Honors contracts, however Honors contracts for other core courses must be approved by the course instructor and the Department Chair. The options for Honors Contracts are as follows:

1. Option 1 – Contract Option Available “Honors students may contract this course for honors credit. Notify your instructor of your interest to discuss options, complete required paperwork, and submit to instructor by the semester deadline.”

2. Option 2 – Contract Option Available from Catalog “A previously approved contract is available for this course. Review the contract in the Contract Honors Catalog available through the Honors College and/or contained in the course syllabus.”

3. Option 3 – Contract Honors Not Permitted “The contract honors option is not available for this course.”

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ACCREDITATION YSU-Didactic Program is currently accredited by the Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics (ACEND) July 2010 – June 2020 ACEND can be contacted by:

Email: [email protected] Phone: 800/877-1600, ext. 5400 Mail: 120 South Riverside Plaza Suite 2190, Chicago, IL 60606-6995

The Higher Learning Commission has affirmed Youngstown State University’s accreditation through the year 2027. A team of HLC reviewers from across the country visited YSU in March 2018, and the commission officially affirmed a positive result in August 2018, scheduling the next comprehensive accreditation review for 2027. The HLC report noted that YSU “has made tremendous progress in overcoming previous major challenges, most notably in the areas of fiscal health and enrollment,” making difficult decisions to eliminate a structural deficit and taking steps to reverse declining enrollment.

MISSION 2015-2020 Mission: The mission of the YSU-Didactic Program in Dietetics (DPD) is to prepare students for entry- level practice in the dietetics profession by fostering competence in dealing with diverse populations, conducting scientific investigation about food and health, and collaborating with other health professions in the provision of quality care for clients. YSU-DPD PROGRAM GOALS & OBJECTIVES 2015 – 2020 Goal 1. DPD will prepare graduates for competence as entry-level dietetics professionals. O1: 80% of YSU-DPD graduates, who successfully complete supervised practice, will earn the RDN credential.

Goal 2. DPD will prepare graduates for advanced studies in a graduate program, or supervised practice in an

accredited program (DI, CPD or ISPP). O1: 70% of YSU-DPD graduates will apply for entry into a graduate degree program or supervised practice.

Goal 3. DPD graduates will complete the program within 150% (36 months) of estimated time to completion. O1: 80% of YSU-DPD graduates will have completed the program within 36 months of being admitted to the

junior year of the program.

Goal 4. The DPD will prepare graduates who are capable of serving diverse populations with sensitivity and respect.

O1: 70% of YSU-DPD students will get “B” or better grades on FNUT 4860-MNT 3 Diversity Case Study assignment.

O2: 70% of YSU-DPD students will earn Course grades of “B” or better for the FNUT 5862 - Food and Culture Course.



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ADMISSION TO THE DPD PROGRAM

All students intending to select a degree in dietetics* may enroll as Pre-Dietetics majors and complete pre-requisite coursework before applying for admission to the dietetics degree programs. Students seeking admission to the YSU Didactic Program in Dietetics may contact the Program Director as follows:

Program Director: Zara Rowlands, PhD, RDN

Office: Cushwa Hall 3313

Email: [email protected]

Phone: 330-941-2021

ACADEMIC ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS

A GPA ≥ 2.5

Grades of C or above in:

ENGL 1551 & ENGL 1552 (Writing 1 and 2)

CHEM 1510 & L (Chemistry for Allied Health Sciences)

BIOL 1551 & 1551L (Anatomy and Physiology 1)

FNUT 1551 (Normal Nutrition)

HMEC 1550 (Introduction to Human Ecology Professions) or FNUT 2600 (Orientation to Dietetics)

*In order to select a major in the College of Health and Human Services, a student must achieve a GPA ≥ 2.0. Students who fall under the required GPA may begin taking classes as an Undetermined HHS major.



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ESTIMATED PROGRAM COSTS

In-State Tuition $8,899 for 12-18 (full-time) semester hour. For student who qualify for the Affordable Tuition Advantage (Affordable Tuition Advantage rate is offered to students from the following counties: Allegheny, Armstrong, Beaver, Butler, Clarion, Crawford, Erie, Fayette, Forest, Greene, Indiana, Jefferson, Lawrence, Mercer, Venango, Warren, Washington and Westmoreland counties in Pennsylvania; Chautauqua County in New York; and Brooke, Hancock, Marshall and Ohio counties in West Virginia), tuition = s$9,259, and for Out-of-State students, the cost is $14,899.

JUNIOR YEAR $$$ Books* 300 AND membership –Annual (June to May) (Optional) 58 Uniform & shoes – Food Service/Safety apparel for food labs 80 Student in Dietetics Membership (Optional) 10 Software – Microsoft Office Suite Student Package (Optional) 15 SENIOR YEAR

Books* 300 AND membership –Annual (June to May) (Optional) 58 Student in Dietetics Membership (Optional) 10 POST-GRADUATE

Dietetic Internship (DICAS) Application Fee – Initial Application • Each additional application

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*YSU participates in textbook savings initiatives which include lowered costs for electronic textbooks and textbook rental. First-Day-Ready is a program that rolls book costs into tuition and fees.


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DIDACTIC PROGRAM IN DIETETICS PROGRAM POLICIES DPD1: Admission Policy Students must meet admission criteria and apply for admission to the YSU-DPD. Please complete the DPD-Admission form (Appendix B) and file with the Program Director. Once admission has been approved by the program director, complete the YSU-Intra-University Transfer Form (Appendix B) to change the official major to Didactic Program in Dietetics. DPD ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS: A GPA ≥ 2.5 & Grades of C or above in: ENGL 1551 & ENGL 1552 (Writing 1 and 2), CHEM 1510 & L (Chemistry for Allied Health Sciences), BIOL 1551 & 1551L (Anatomy and Physiology 1), FNUT 1551 (Normal Nutrition). DPD2: Grade Requirements A grade of “C” or better is required for all Core Dietetics coursework (FNUT courses), and while a “C” or better is preferred in the General Education Requirements and Elective courses, the minimum of a “D” is acceptable. The YSU standards of grading are as follows:

Score Letter Grade ≥ 90 % A

80 – 89 % B 70 – 79 % C 60 – 69 % D

< 60 % F DPD3: Retention and Remediation Policy The four categories of academic standing at YSU are: Good Standing, Warning, Probation, and Suspension. These signify a student’s progress toward graduation and provide an opportunity for making improvements and achieving academic success. “Warning” and “Probation” indicate that grade standards are not being met. An advisor’s approval of course load is required prior to continuing studies at the University. “Suspension” means that a student must separate from the University for a period of time (a semester or a full academic year). Students should not expect to be reinstated after two suspensions unless the College Dean agrees that extraordinary conditions or circumstances have occurred. Academic standing is based upon the total earned hours (TEH) completed, including accepted transfer hours. YSU requires all students to have a cumulative GPA of 2.00 to be in good standing. A student who fails core dietetics coursework more than once, in any domain, must:

1. Meet with the Program Director to discuss remediation 2. May be referred to course instructor for remediation 3. May be counseled to consider another major if remediation fails.

DPD4: Termination Policy Students who violate Student Conduct and Academic Codes for the university may be referred to the Student Conduct Process, which can result in termination from the program and the university.


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DPD5: Candidacy for a Degree To be eligible for graduation with the DPD degree, the following three requirements must be fulfilled: Application for graduation. You must file a Request for Graduation Evaluation form with the Academic Advisor in the College Dean’s office after the completion of 100 semester hours for the baccalaureate degree. Once you have been cleared as on track for graduation, you will need to file an Application for Graduation form with the Office of Student Records by the deadline indicated in the University Academic Calendar (http://cms.ysu.edu/administrative-offices/registrar/graduation#Instructions. It is the student’s responsibility to make certain all degree requirements are complete. The student must fulfill the: 1) University-wide, 2) College, and 3) Departmental requirements, as well as the minimum 120 credit hours required in the program curriculum. Residency. The last 30 semester hours leading to the DPD baccalaureate degree must be completed at Youngstown State University. A minimum of 16 hours of credits comprising the major in the baccalaureate degree must be earned in residence. A minimum of 21 semester hours of upper-division credit for the baccalaureate degree must be earned in residence. Exceptions must be approved by the Office of the Provost. Grades. The cumulative point average must be at least 2.00 at the time candidacy is approved and at the time the degree is granted. The DPD Baccalaureate Degree. A minimum of 120 semester hours must be successfully completed in order to earn the DPD bachelor's degree. In addition to requirements stated under Candidacy for a Degree, the following requirements must also be fulfilled for a baccalaureate degree:

Course Levels. At least 60 semester hours must be completed in courses numbered 2600 or higher; at least 48 of these 60 hours must be in courses numbered 3700 or higher.

General Education Model. Students must complete 2 courses in each domain (Arts & Humanities, Social & Personal Awareness, Social Sciences, and Natural Sciences). Courses in the Natural Sciences domain must include at least one lab course.

Majors. The DPD major consists of at least 30 semester hours of an approved set of core courses. All grades in the major must be “C or better”. Responsibility for certifying that a student has completed a major rests with the DPD program coordinator and chairperson of the department in which the major is offered. The DPD major must be declared by the time a student has completed 63 semester hours. Early consultation with the DPD Program Coordinator is strongly recommended. Freshmen and sophomores may not register for courses without advisement by the DPD program coordinator or other Food and Nutrition full-time faculty.

Minors. A minor is an intellectual venture that broadens and deepens the student's intellectual growth. A minor consists of at least 18 hours of an approved set of courses. All grades in the minor must be "C" or better. Courses taken under the Credit/No Credit option may not be counted toward the minor. Upper-division courses must comprise at least 1/3 of the credit hours in the minor. An individualized minor may be developed and approved through the Individualized Curriculum Process (ICP). Transfer students may also use the ICP process for approval of a minor course of study. A minor is designated on the student's transcript at the time the degree is awarded. The department in which the student receives the major certifies completion of a minor. Certification will be guided by the description of minors published in the Undergraduate Catalog (https://catalog.ysu.edu/programs/). Scroll down the page to the list of minors at the end.

http://cms.ysu.edu/administrative-offices/registrar/graduation#Instructions

https://catalog.ysu.edu/programs/


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DPD Program Curriculum Sheet 2019 – 2021

Bitonte College of Health and Human Services Program Requirements for: Didactic Program in Dietetics 2019 - 2021

Suggested 4-Year Semester Plan Year 1 - Fall Semester Year 1 – Spring Semester

Subj. Course # Course Title SH Gr Subj. Course # Course Title SH Gr BIOL 1551 Anatomy & Physiology 1 3 BIOL 1552 Anatomy & Physiology 2 3 BIOL 1551L Anatomy & Physiology 1 Lab 1 BIOL 1552L Anatomy & Physiology 2 Lab 1 CHEM 1510/L Chem for Allied Health & Lab 4 ♦ ENGL 1551 Writing 2 3 FNUT 1551 Normal Nutrition (F/S/X) 3 ♦ PSYC 1560 General Psychology 3 ENGL 1550 Writing 1 3 MATC 1501 Medical Terminology 3 HAHS 1500 Intro to Health & Human Services 2 ♦ HMEC 1550 Human Ecology Prof (F/S/X) 1

TOTAL 16 TOTAL 14 = Admission Criteria for the DPD Program – Grade of C or better required; Admission GPA = 2.5 ♦ = Admission Criteria for the CPD Program

Year 2 - Fall Semester Year 2 – Spring Semester Subj. Course

# Course Title SH Gr Subj. Course # Course Title SH Gr

♦ COUN or

2651

2650

Foun of Helping Skills/HMEC (F) Foun of Helping Skills (S)

2 ♦ ACCT or HMGT

1503 or

2603

Elementary Accounting Hospitality Financial Acct

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♦ FNUT 1512 Food Safety & Sanitation (F/S) 1 ♦ FNUT 2612 Food Systems (F/S) 3 ♦ FNUT 1553 Food Sci & Mgt. Principles (F/S) 3 ♦ FNUT 2612L Food Systems Lab (F/S) 2 ♦ FNUT 1553L Food Sci & Mgt. Principles Lab (F/S) 1 ♦ FNUT 2603 Med Nutr Therapy 1 (F/S) 3 ♦ MATH 2623 Quantitative Literacy 3 ♦ FNUT 2603L Med Nutr Therapy 1 Lab (F/S) 1 ♦ FNUT 2652L Nutrition Assessment Lab (F/S) 1 ♦ FNUT 3735 Nutritional Biochemistry (S) 2 ♦ CMST 1545 Communication Foundations 3 CHFM 3731 Individual & Family Development 3 ♦ SOC 1500 Introduction to Sociology 3

TOTAL 17 TOTAL 17

Year 3 - Fall Semester Year 3 – Spring Semester Subj. Course # Course Title SH Gr Subj. Course # Course Title SH Gr FNUT 3759 Advanced Nutrition (F) 3 MGT 3725 Fundamentals of Management 3 FNUT 3760 Med Nutrition Therapy 2 (F) 3 FNUT 4860 Medical Nutrition Therapy 3 3 FNUT 3761 Science of Nutr in Exercise (F) 3 FNUT 5862 Food and Culture (F) 2 FNUT 4802 Research Methods (F) 2 FNUT 5862L Food and Culture Lab (F) 1 BIOL 1560/L Microbiology & Lab 3 FNUT

HMEC 4802L or

4875 Research Methods Lab Directed Individual Study

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Gen Ed Elective 3 Gen Ed Elective 3 TOTAL 17 TOTAL 13

Request a Graduation Evaluation after you have completed 80-85 sh – contact the BCHHS Advising/Dean’s Office, 2104 Cushwa Hall, 330-941-3321.

Year 4 - Fall Semester Year 4 – Spring Semester Subj. Course # Course Title SH Gr Subj. Course # Course Title SH Gr FNUT 4858 Foodservice System Mgt 4 FNUT 4810 Experimental Foods 2 FNUT 4873 Nutrition & Aging 2 FNUT 4810L Experimental Foods Lab 1 FNUT 4895 DPD Capstone 3 FNUT 4872 Maternal & Child Nutr. 2 HAHS 5875 Interprofessional Education for

Health Professions 3 FNUT 4874 Comm. Nutr & Wellness (P) 3

Gen Ed 3 Other Elective 3 TOTAL 15 TOTAL 11

General Education Electives Taken:

Arts & Humanities (2) Social Sciences (2) Natural Sciences (2, includes one Lab) SPA (2) Psyc 1560 Soc 1500


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Dietetics Coursework & Pre-requisites related to the DPD curriculum.

Sem* Course Catalog Course Name Pre-requisites F,S,X FNUT 1551 Normal Nutrition F, S FNUT 1552L Nutrition Assessment. Lab (P) FNUT 1551 or concurrent F, S FNUT 1553 Food Science & Mgmt. Prin. F, S FNUT1553L Food Science & Mgmt. Prin. Lab (P) FNUT 1553 or concurrent tbd FNUT 2600** Orientation to Dietetics Pre-dietetics major F, S FNUT 2603 Medical Nutrition Therapy 1 (P) FNUT 1551L , BIOL 1552L or concurrent F, S FNUT 2603L Medical Nutrition Therapy 1 Lab (P) Concurrent with 2603 F, S FNUT 2612 Food Systems (P) FNUT 1553 and 1553L F, S FNUT 2612L Food Systems Lab (P) concurrent w/FNUT 2612 F, S CHFM 3731 Individual & Family Develop. (P, W) PSYC 1560, FNUT 1551 S FNUT 3735 Nutritional Biochemistry CHEM 1510/L, FNUT 1551, BIOL 1552/L F FNUT 3759 Advanced Nutrition (P) FNUT 1551, BIOL 1552/L, FNUT 3735 F FNUT 3760 Medical Nutrition Therapy 2 (P) FNUT2603, FNUT 3759 or concurrent S FNUT 3761 Science of Nutrition. In Exercise FNUT 1551, FNUT 3735 F FNUT 4802 Research Methods in Dietetics (P) MATH 2623 or 2625, CHFM 3731 S FNUT 4802L Research Methods in Dietetics Lab FNUT 4802 or equivalent course S FNUT 4810 Experimental Foods (P) FNUT 1553, CHEM 1510/L S FNUT 4810L Experimental Foods Lab (P) (T) Concurrent with FNUT 4810 F FNUT 4858 Foodservice Systems Mgt. (P) (T) FNUT 2612, MGT 3725 S FNUT 4860 Medical Nutrition Therapy 3 (P) FNUT 3760 S FNUT 4872 Maternal & Child Nutr. (P) CHFM 3731 or FNUT 1551 F FNUT 4873 Nutrition & Aging. (P) FNUT 3760 S FNUT 4874 Community Nutrition & Wellness (P) FNUT 3760 S FNUT 4895 DPD Capstone (CA) FNUT 4858, 4860, 4874 or concurrent

S FNUT 5862/L Food and Culture & Lab SOC 1500

*Semesters: F=Fall; S=Spring; X=Summer **FNUT 2600 – new course, approved by University Curriculum Spring 2019


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PROGRAM FACULTY AND CONTACT INFORMATION

Zara Rowlands, PhD, RDN Didactic Program Director Phone: 330-941-2021 Email: [email protected] Education & Qualifications: Howard University: BS, Food and Nutrition, 1991. Howard University: MS, Nutritional Sciences, 1995. Florida International University, PhD, Dietetics and Nutrition, 2003. RDN Credential – October 1995. Course Responsibilities : FNUT 1551 – Normal Nutrition FNUT 2600 – Orientation to Dietetics FNUT 3735 – Nutritional Biochemistry FNUT 3759 – Advanced Nutrition FNUT 3760 – Medical Nutrition Therapy 2 FNUT 4860 – Medical Nutrition Therapy 3 Lecture FNUT 4802/L – Research Methods in Dietetics Lecture & Lab HMEC 4865 – Directed Individual Study Other Full-time Food and Nutrition Faculty Jeanine Mincher, PhD, RDN MPH-SP Director Phone: 330-941-3346 Email: [email protected] Course Responsibilities FNUT 4874/L – Community Nutrition and Wellness & Lab FNUT 4802/L – Research Methods in Dietetics Lecture & Lab HMEC 4865 – Directed Individual Study FNUT 4895 – DPD Capstone Rachael Pohle-Krauza, PhD, RD, LD Phone: 330-941-2310 Email: [email protected] Course Responsibilities FNUT 3760L – Medical Nutrition Therapy 2 Lab FNUT 4860L – Medical Nutrition Therapy 3 Lab HMEC 4865 – Directed Individual Study





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Amy Raabe, MS, RDN Lecturer, Dietetics Programs Phone: 330-941-1824 Email: [email protected] Course Responsibilities FNUT 1551 – Normal Nutrition FNUT 2603/L – Medical Nutrition Therapy 1 & Lab FNUT 2652L – Nutrition Assessment Lab FNUT 3761 – Science of Nutrition in Exercise FNUT 4810/L – Experimental Foods & Lab FNUT 5862/L – Food and Culture Lecture & Lab Mark Zetts, MS Lecturer, Hospitality Management Programs Course Responsibilities FNUT 2612/L – Food Systems Management

Regular Part-time Dietetics Faculty Kate Cathcart, MS, RD Dema Esper, MS, RD Matthew Good, MS, RDN Susan Payton, BS, DTR Jessica Romeo, MS, RDN Lynn Seymour, BS, RDN



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Verification Statements

Upon completion of the Didactic Program in Dietetics BSAS and successfully filing all requirements for graduation from Youngstown State University, you will be issued Verification Statements by the DPD Program Director. You will receive 6 original copies of the statement, one for your records and the others for use in applying for supervised practice, the RDN or NDTR examinations, and licensure. An original signed Verification Statement will be kept in Dietetics programs records in the Department of Human Ecology in perpetuity. If in the future you are unable to locate or have used up initially issued statements, additional copies maybe requested by contacting the Program Director.

Dietetics Credentialing and Scope of Practice DPD graduates may seek two dietetics related credentials that govern their practice in the profession:

1. Nutrition/Dietetic Technician, Registered (NDTR) – the DPD grad is eligible for this credential with no additional training or education. Once a Verification Statement from the DPD is granted, the DPD grad may apply for NDTR eligibility by contacting the DPD director and providing the following:

a. Application containing post-grad contact information b. An official transcript from the degree-granting institution

2. Registered Dietitian/Nutritionist (RDN) – the DPD grad must complete additional education and training to be eligible for the RDN credential.

Scope of Practice

Please familiarize yourself with the Scope of Practice for RDNs and NDTRs. You may find them at the following link: https://www.eatrightpro.org/practice/quality-management/scope-of-practice

The RDN credential qualifies the practitioner to work in all domains of dietetics – Clinical, Foodservice, Community, and Research. Certifications may allow the practicing RDN to work in advanced areas of practice. State Licensure laws may also govern scope of practice. Medical Nutrition Therapy/Pharmacotherapy, Administration and Leadership, Global/Community/public Health, Research, Counseling/Behavior Modification, etc.

The NDTR credential limits the level of practice and the types of work activities that the practitioner may engage in: Nutrition/Health screening/monitoring, Farmers’ Markets, Community Assistance, Food Label Reading, Cooking Demos and Training, etc.

https://www.eatrightpro.org/practice/quality-management/scope-of-practice


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APPENDICES Page

• Your Path to the RDN Credential 16

• Your Path to the NDTR Credential 17

• Advisement for Registration and Program Progression 18

• Overrides 19

• Registration for Coursework 20

• FERPA - Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act of 1974 20

• ACEND Standard 5: Curriculum and Learning Activities for the DPD 21

• Dietetic Internships 23

• Student Memberships 24

• Code of Ethics for the Profession of Dietetics 25


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Your Path to the RDN Credential

High School Diploma

Admission to YSU as a Pre-dietetics major

Enroll in the ACEND-accredited Didactic Program in Dietetics

Baccalaureate Program

Complete the DPD curriculum

Years 1 & 2 coursework

At the end of Year 2, you may apply for admission to the

YSU Masters in Public Health-Supervised Practice

Graduate from DPD Program and receive a Verification Statement

Apply to a ACEND-accredited Dietetic Internship

Complete the Dietetic Internship receive a Verification Statement

Complete the MPH-SP for RDN eligibility

Apply for Registration Eligibility with the Commission on Dietetic Registration (via Program

Pass the RDN Exam. Obtain State Licensure if required in your state.


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Your Path to the NDTR Credential

High School Diploma

Admission to YSU as a Pre-dietetics major

Enroll in the ACEND-accredited Didactic

Program in Dietetics DPD – Baccalaureate major

Complete the DPD required coursework

Graduate from DPD Program and receive a Verification Statement

Complete Registration Eligibility requirements in the Registration Eligibility Processing System (REPS) of the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR)

Pass NDTR Exam.

Enroll in an ACEND accredited Dietetic

Technician Program -

Complete the DT curriculum and supervised practice.

Graduate from DT Program and receive a Verification Statement


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Preparing for Advisement The Registrar sends a university-wide email each semester to urge students to seek advisement for

registration for the following semester (March for Fall and Summer registration, and October for Spring registration). Open registration begins in March for Fall and Summer sessions, and in November for Spring sessions. Please make an appointment with one of the four full time faculty for advisement. Before you show up for your advising appointment, so the following:

1. Review the curriculum sheet for the program and track which required courses you have taken and your grades for them. Your curriculum sheet provides a semester-by-semester guide for when you should plan to take the sequence of required courses.

2. Check the pre-requisite courses for the courses you wish to take in the following semester. Make sure that you have taken and passed them.

3. Pay attention to when courses are offered (again – this is on your curriculum sheet. Some courses are only offered one time per year. Most courses are not offered in the summer session unless a special exception is made.

4. Check Banner for the courses offered in the semester for which you plan to register. Take note of how many sections are offered and the days and times that are listed. Make sure there are no conflicts between courses you need to take.

5. Follow the advice of your dietetics advisor. In order to graduate in the most efficient timeline and avoid scheduling errors, follow the course plan your advisor provides. If you pick and choose what you want to take around your work and other schedule, then your degree requirements may take longer to complete.

6. You may not take a course and its pre-requisite(s) concurrently for a simple reason – the pre-requisites provide you with foundation knowledge and skills that will enhance or facilitate your ability to be successful in the desired course. You had to learn the alphabet to prepare you to read this sentence.

7. Your advisement session allows you to discuss your progress toward graduation with your advisor. They can remind you of appropriate timelines to get your graduation evaluation completed through the Dean’s Academic Graduation Clearance process.

8. If you did not pass pre-req or required courses, you will not be allowed to take subsequent courses. Telling your advisor that you are scheduled to graduate in a given semester will not make it happen without you passing your program coursework.


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Overrides Overrides allow student registration for courses when university policy and the Banner system safeguards prevent it. Here are some of the more common overrides. Overrides must be approved by your advisor or program director.

Types of Overrides Valid reason for an override

Pre-req or test score 1. Student is currently enrolled in the pre-req and passing the course. 2. Student has transferred and the system does not recognize the transferred pre-req

Special Approval 1. The course is restricted to a specific program or purpose 2. The course must be taken with permission from a program director or the department chair 3. The course is a capstone and must be taken at a specified point in the program

Program Restriction 1. The course is restricted to a specific program or purpose 2. The course is at the graduate level and requires special permission

Time Conflict 1. A student is graduating and must take two courses that overlap by a short amount of time. 2. Special permission from the course instructor, program director and department chair

Capacity 1. Class is closed and the student needs the specific section/date/time. Sometimes not possible due to fire safety codes related to room capacity. This is often true for labs. To avoid this issue, register as early as possible so you can get the section/day/time you prefer.


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Registration

You may register online using the registration instructions provided at the following link:

https://ysu.edu/registrar/registration-instructions

If you require assistance in finding information about course offerings and pre-requisites or need help

using Banner for registering, there are peer counselors available at the Center for Student Progress, Kilcawley

Center to assist you. You may reach them at (330) 941-3538 to schedule an appointment.

FERPA - Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act of 1974

While we are happy to meet parents and significant others who may accompany you, please be advised

that Federal Regulations are specific about what information may be shared with them, even in your presence.

Without written authorization from you that allows them to sit in on and contribute to meetings and

advisement sessions between you and your instructors or advisors, those who accompany you will need to

remain in a separate waiting area. The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) of 1974 may be

viewed at the following link: https://ysu.edu/registrar/ferpa

https://ysu.edu/registrar/registration-instructions

https://ysu.edu/registrar/ferpa


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ACEND 2017 - Standard 5: Curriculum and Learning Activities

The Core Knowledge on which the program curriculum and learning activities are built within the context of the mission and goals of the program.

REQUIRED ELEMENTS: 5.1 The program’s curriculum must be designed to ensure the breadth and depth of requisite knowledge needed for

entry to supervised practice to become a registered dietitian nutritionist. a. The program’s curriculum must include the following required components, including prerequisites:

1. Research methodology, interpretation of research literature and integration of research principles into evidence-based practice

2. Communication skills sufficient for entry into professional practice 3. Principles and techniques of effective education, counseling and behavior change theories and

techniques 4. Governance of nutrition and dietetics practice, such as the Scope of Nutrition and Dietetics Practice and the

Code of Ethics for the Profession of Nutrition and Dietetics; and interprofessional relationships in various practice settings

5. Principles of medical nutrition therapy and the Nutrition Care Process 6. Role of environment, food, nutrition and lifestyle choices in health promotion and disease prevention 7. Management theories and business principles required to deliver programs and services 8. Continuous quality management of food and nutrition services 9. Fundamentals of public policy, including the legislative and regulatory basis of nutrition and dietetics

practice 10. Health care delivery systems (such as accountable care organizations, managed care, medical homes) 11. Coding and billing of nutrition and dietetics services to obtain reimbursement for services from public or

private payers, fee-for-service and value-based payment systems 12. Food science and food systems, environmental sustainability, techniques of food preparation and

development and modification and evaluation of recipes, menus and food products acceptable to diverse populations

13. Organic chemistry, biochemistry, anatomy, physiology, genetics, microbiology, pharmacology, statistics, logic, nutrient metabolism, integrative and functional nutrition and nutrition across the lifespan

14. Cultural competence and human diversity; human behavior, psychology, sociology or anthropology

b. The program’s curriculum must prepare students with the following core knowledge: Domain 1. Scientific and Evidence Base of Practice: Integration of scientific information and translation of research into practice. KRDN 1.1 Demonstrate how to locate, interpret, evaluate and use professional literature to make ethical, evidence-based

practice decisions. KRDN 1.2 Use current information technologies to locate and apply evidence-based guidelines and protocols. KRDN 1.3 Apply critical thinking skills. Domain 2. Professional Practice Expectations: Beliefs, values, attitudes and behaviors for the professional dietitian nutritionist level of practice. KRDN 2.1 Demonstrate effective and professional oral and written communication and documentation. KRDN 2.2 Describe the governance of nutrition and dietetics practice, such as the Scope of Nutrition and Dietetics

Practice and the Code of Ethics for the Profession of Nutrition and Dietetics; and describe interprofessional relationships in various practice settings.

KRDN 2.3 Assess the impact of a public policy position on nutrition and dietetics practice. KRDN 2.4 Discuss the impact of health care policy and different health care delivery systems on food and nutrition

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KRDN 2.5 Identify and describe the work of interprofessional teams and the roles of others with whom the registered dietitian nutritionist collaborates in the delivery of food and nutrition services.

KRDN 2.6 Demonstrate an understanding of cultural competence/sensitivity. KRDN 2.7 Demonstrate identification with the nutrition and dietetics profession through activities such as participation in

professional organizations and defending a position on issues impacting the nutrition and dietetics profession.

KRDN 2.8 Demonstrate an understanding of the importance and expectations of a professional in mentoring and precepting others.

Domain 3. Clinical and Customer Services: Development and delivery of information, products and services to individuals, groups and populations. KRDN 3.1 Use the Nutrition Care Process to make decisions, identify nutrition-related problems and determine and evaluate

nutrition interventions. KRDN 3.2 Develop an educational session or program/educational strategy for a target population. KRDN 3.3 Demonstrate counseling and education methods to facilitate behavior change and enhance wellness for

diverse individuals and groups. KRDN 3.4 Explain the processes involved in delivering quality food and nutrition services. KRDN 3.5 Describe basic concepts of nutritional genomics. Domain 4. Practice Management and Use of Resources: Strategic application of principles of management and systems in the provision of services to individuals and organizations. KRDN 4.1 Apply management theories to the development of programs or services. KRDN 4.2 Evaluate a budget and interpret financial data. KRDN 4.3 Describe the regulation system related to billing and coding, what services are reimbursable by third party payers, and how reimbursement may be obtained. KRDN 4.4 Apply the principles of human resource management to different situations. KRDN 4.5 Describe safety principles related to food, personnel and consumers. KRDN 4.6 Analyze data for assessment and evaluate data to be used in decision-making for continuous quality improvement.

b.1 A curriculum map must be developed that:

a. Identifies didactic courses and experiential learning experiences, if used, which occur in various settings or practice areas that students will complete to meet the required curriculum components and core knowledge and

b. Sequentially and logically organizes the progression of didactic courses from introductory to more advanced learning activities and builds on previous knowledge or experience to achieve the expected depth and breadth of knowledge by completion of the program.

b.2 The program’s curriculum must provide learning activities to attain the breadth and depth of the required curriculum components and core knowledge. Syllabi for courses taught within the academic unit must include these learning activities with the associated KRDNs. a. Learning activities must prepare students for professional practice with patients/clients with various conditions,

including, but not limited to overweight and obesity; endocrine disorders; cancer; malnutrition and cardiovascular, gastrointestinal and renal diseases.

b. Learning activities must prepare students to implement the Nutrition Care Process with various populations and diverse cultures, including infants, children, adolescents, adults, pregnant/lactating females and older adults.

c. Learning activities must use a variety of educational approaches necessary for delivery of curriculum content, to meet learner needs and to facilitate learning objectives.


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Dietetic Internships

DPD grads may apply for Supervised Practice through ACEND-accredited Dietetic Internships. In order to eligible to take the RD Exam, grads must complete an accredited internship. Although other entities may offer “Nutrition” experiences and internships, unless it is vetted and approved by ACEND, it will not provide the documented experiences, skills sets, and competencies that are required by ACEND and CDR for Registered Dietitians.

• ACEND-accredited Dietetic Internships are listed on the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics (AND) website: https://www.eatrightpro.org/acend/accredited-programs/dietetic-internships.

• Currently all DIs must provide at least 1200 hours of supervised practice. This may be completed in 8-24 months depending on the availability of a part-time schedule or requirement of graduate credit. Individuals completing the program who are verified by the program director are eligible to write the CDR registration examination for dietitians.

• Appointments to DIs are awarded on a competitive basis and most use a national computer matching process (DICAS). Prospective applicants must contact program directors for current information, including application deadline dates. More information about the application, tuition and financial aid can be obtained from each DI program.

• Some DI are offered distance – please see the DI list in the AND website. • There are generally two matching deadlines:

• February – applications are due for grads who plan to begin DIs in the Fall semester.

• November – applications due for students who did not match in the Spring, or for those wishing

to begin programs in the Spring semester.

• D&D Digital manages the computer matching process for AND and you can learn more about the

process and guidelines as follows: https://www.dnddigital.com/ada/questions.php

https://www.eatrightpro.org/acend/accredited-programs/dietetic-internships

https://www.dnddigital.com/ada/questions.php


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Students in Dietetics Student Organization (SIDs) The Students in Dietetics organization is a student-run organization that promotes volunteering and activities that bring attention to the Dietetics profession. They engage in community service, providing financial and physical aid to community organizations serving the underserved and those in need. They also provide opportunities for socializing to facilitate development of peer mentoring relationships, and raise funds for supporting profession-related conference attendance. They communicate with the membership mainly through the Students in Dietetics Facebook page. https://www.facebook.com/groups/122140264799559/

Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics (AND)

Although it is not mandatory for DPD majors to join and maintain a student membership to the AND, it is encouraged. There are many benefits to being a member, such as access to dietetics resources, information on trends and issues that influence the profession, opportunities for student members to provide input on to ACEND and AND, and opportunities to participate in profession-related committees and events. Find more information on student membership at https://www.eatrightpro.org/membership/membership-types-and-criteria/student-member

Membership is annual – June 1 through May 31 of the following year.

Membership fee: $58.00

Your annual membership also covers your membership in your State Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics and provides access to more opportunities to participate and have access to more resources and benefits.

https://www.eatrightpro.org/membership/membership-types-and-criteria/student-member

https://www.eatrightpro.org/membership/membership-types-and-criteria/student-member


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Code of Ethics for the Dietetics Profession.

The Code of Ethics reflects the values and ethical principles guiding the nutrition and dietetics profession and to set forth commitments and obligations of the practitioner to the public, clients, the profession, colleagues and other professionals. This code is voluntarily adopted by Nutrition and Dietetics Practitioners.

https://www.eatrightpro.org/practice/code-of-ethics/what-is-the-code-of-ethics

Academy members who violate the CDR certification rules, requirements, and/or policies, may be referred to the Academy/CDR Ethics Committee for investigation and potential corrective action Actions taken under this policy do not constitute enforcement of the law. Individuals bringing complaints are not entitled to any relief or damages by virtue of this process, although they shall receive notice of the actions taken.

GROUNDS FOR CORRECTIVE ACTION

The grounds for corrective action under these procedures may include but are not necessarily limited to:

1. Violation of any principles of the Academy/CDR Code of Ethics for the Nutrition and Dietetics Profession;

2. Any restrictions, such as revocation, suspension, probation, or other sanctions of the individual’s professional credential, where applicable;

3. Violation of established CDR and/or Academy rules, requirements, and/or policies; 4. Conviction of a felony or other crime of moral turpitude under federal or state law in a matter related

to the practice of nutrition and dietetics, or qualifications for, services provided by CDR certificants or Academy members;

5. Gross negligence, willful misconduct, or other unethical conduct in the performance of services for which the individual has achieved CDR certification and/or Academy membership;

6. Fraud, falsification, or misrepresentation in an initial application or renewal application for certification and/or Academy membership;

7. Falsification of any material information requested by CDR and/or the Academy; 8. Misrepresentation of CDR certification and/or Academy membership status, including abuse of logo;

and 9. Cheating on any certification examination

https://www.eatrightpro.org/practice/code-of-ethics/what-is-the-code-of-ethics

Documents

Didactic Program in Dietetics Student Handbook-01-2019 - ADA...The Student Code of Conduct, all forms of academic dishonesty are prohibited at Youngstown State. This includes plagiarism,